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CHAPTER 15

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The following days were a whirlwind of board meetings, contract reviews, and site visits. If Chelsea was supposed to be an asset, she certainly wasn’t making it easy. She challenged my every decision, countered my every argument, and tested my patience at every opportunity. But I refused to back down. If she wanted a battle of wits, I’d give her one.

It was during one of our site inspections that Nolan Sanchez reappeared.

I was reviewing architectural models when I felt someone watching me. I turned, expecting to see Chelsea’s scrutinizing gaze, but instead, I was met with Nolan’s dark, amused eyes.

“Fancy seeing you here,” he said, hands in his pockets, his stance relaxed but unreadable.

I sighed, already exhausted. “What do you want, Nolan?”

Chelsea, who had been speaking with one of the architects, glanced between us with mild curiosity but didn’t interfere.

Nolan smirked. “I heard about your little project. Thought I’d drop by and see what all the fuss was about.”

I folded my arms
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